1
as in significant
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
the considerable number of auto accidents that resulted from the surprise snowstorm
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2
as in substantial
of a size greater than average of its kind
a house with a considerable barn in back
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Recent Examples of considerable
Like the Commanders, the Falcons and Chargers also saw considerable leaps from last year.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
During those years, Anne raised five children, joined the Junior League and devoted considerable time to charitable causes, including Rady’s Children Hospital and the San Diego Humane Society.
—Roger Showley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Wallace also helped manage the considerable estate of her son, who was also called Biggie Smalls or just Biggie.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Wealthy people—especially, historically speaking, wealthy men—have always wielded considerable influence over U.S. politics.
—Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
During those years, Anne raised five children, joined the Junior League and devoted considerable time to charitable causes, including Rady’s Children Hospital and the San Diego Humane Society.
—Roger Showley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Wallace also helped manage the considerable estate of her son, who was also called Biggie Smalls or just Biggie.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Wealthy people—especially, historically speaking, wealthy men—have always wielded considerable influence over U.S. politics.
—Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerable
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While the Board appreciates that mistakes can be made, the mistakes here are significant and damaging to the BBC.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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This is after recent significant rises in the price of electricity.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Presenting evidence to a grand jury investigating Mr. Schumer would be a substantial escalation of Mr. Martin’s efforts.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Lula has embarked on substantial spending programs, which raised questions about the sustainability of the country’s public debt.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many of the community’s prominent figures have built sizable platforms.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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It is helped by being a sizable company with 24,000 employees and a large gas sales and trading business that accounts for about a third of the Austrian commercial market.—
Stanley Reed,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The release of over 600 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel — the largest one-day prisoner release in the ceasefire’s first phase — was delayed, apparently for Israeli security consultations on Saturday evening.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Cavaliers ended the first quarter on a 31-20 run and built a lead as large as 42 over the Eastern Conference’s No. 3 seed.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Of course, Cena vs. Rhodes sounds like a tremendous WrestleMania main event on paper, too, a bout that WWE fans would be easily invested in given how popular Cena and Rhodes have been at their peaks.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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This is a time of tremendous grief and pain for those who knew and loved him.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2025
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Those extra hours—for fewer rewards—can contribute to women’s greater fatigue, health problems, and burnout.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Neither of them were the person who issued the bounty, which came from Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, husband of all-time tennis great Serena Williams and a lifelong Commanders fan, less than a week before Carrion pulled the card.—
Larry Holder,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The 27-track album became a huge catalyst for the recent spotlight on Black country artists and the genre's roots.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Rams, on the other hand, didn’t commit publicly to the QB in their season-ending news conferences last month and will be hesitant to shell out a huge sum or a lengthy deal with Stafford turning 37 earlier this month.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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That's because a big tax break that could save you money faces an uncertain and confusing future in the Trump administration.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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The campaign was dominated by worries about the years-long stagnation of Europe’s biggest economy and pressure to curb migration — something that caused friction after Merz pushed hard in recent weeks for a tougher approach.—
Geir Moulson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Considerable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/considerable. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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